The lesson is aimed at KS3 students, but could also be adapted for Upper Primary. The lesson objective is to develop students' knowledge of OS map symbols and allows students to practice using OS symbols to create maps of their own. The lesson begins with a 'Do Now Task' in which students work in differentiated groups to compare a variety of different map types. Each group is given a slightly more complex question depending on their ability. Groups then present their answers to the rest of the class. Students then attempt to guess the learning outcomes through viewing a cartoon, before beginning two mapping tasks. The first map task is a timed challenge in which groups must identify as many OS symbols as they can in 5 minutes using an OS Legend and a map. The second task involves creating a map of their own through converting a map which has all the features written in text, into a map which shows all these features using their correct symbol. The lesson also develops knowledge of several keywords/features (e.g. embankment and cutting).

The resources can be used as 2-3 lessons on the the causes and impacts of deforestation. It has been designed so that students can complete the tasks using a variety of video and visual resources (all links are in the PPT) and it also includes an assessment task in which pupils create a video news report on Deforestation. suitable for KS3 geography although it could also be used with GCSE students.

27 Case Study revision sheets for AS Level Geography. The case studies are tailored for Cambridge International AS Level Geography, however, they can also be used for other syllabuses. The resources provide a condensed summary of place specific information/examples, which can be used in longer answer AS Level exam questions on Population Dynamics, Settlement, Migration, Hydrology, Rocks and Weathering.

A fun lesson aimed at introducing, or revising, significant lines of longitude and latitude and finding locations using longitude and latitude coordinates. The lesson also allows students to practice using atlases and working in teams. The main activity involves plotting a flight path for a 'round-the-world journey' and a peer assessment in which students mark each others work and explain any misconceptions.

This double lesson is aimed at IGCSE students, but is also suitable for KS3. The objective of the lesson is to develop student's understanding and knowledge of the characteristics of different urban zones, and the Hoyt and Burgess land use models. The lesson begins with a photograph analysis task, in which students create names for the different types of land use seen in the pictures on the PPT. Students then produce a sketch of the Burgess model based on a written/verbal description. Then main task is a puzzle making activity, in which students must fit together wedges of the Hoyt land use model, again using a written description to guide them. The teacher must first cut up the A3 diagram and provide students with a deconstructed version of the model.

This resources includes 2 lessons aimed at KS3 (lower secondary) geography students. In the first lesson students develop understanding of the causes of deforestation and the positive and negative impacts of deforestation. The second lesson looks at a case study of palm oil production in Malaysia, in which students create a video news report as an assessment task (marking criteria included)

These resources are aimed at IGCSE Geography students , although the game could also be adapted for KS3 or AS/A Level. Included in the resource are instructions on how to play the game, playing cards and a past paper Case Study question to be used as a plenary, which will allowed students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge of international migration. The aim of the lesson is to develop knowledge and understanding of push/pull factors and intervening obstacles for migrants travelling from Mexico to the USA.

This double lesson is aimed at Key Stage 3 students. The lesson consists of 6 different activities with a brief Exit Ticket assessment and a homework task. The objective is to develop student's understanding of the concepts of relief, population density and the relationship between the two, using Japan as a case study. Through a series of mapping tasks students also practice interpreting map data. Literacy/English links have been included when defining and introducing the key terms, as have Maths links when calculating population densities.

This active and engaging double lesson has been created for GCSE Geography students, although it could easily be adapted for KS3. The lesson aims to develop knowledge and understanding of linear, nucleated and dispersed settlement patterns, and the reasons why these patterns might develop. Students also learn about the characteristics of rural and urban settlements, as well as practicing photograph annotation and mapping skills. The lesson begins with a mix and match keywords task, followed by a photograph analysis task in which students identify the characteristics and land use in rural and urban areas. The main tasks of the lesson require students to work in pairs and categorise a series of settlements on OS maps as either linear, nucleated or dispersed, using map evidence to support their conclusions; and annotating three photographs explaining the reasons why different settlement patterns might have developed. As preparation for future learning, the final task requires students to select a location for a new settlement on a map, and justify why they chose that location.

An introduction lesson to the geography topic of Global Issues aimed at KS3. Student define the term ‘global issues’ and produce a short presentation on different issues.